CDL B Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor specializing in delivering high-quality food products to a diverse range of local customers. These include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company distinguishes itself by fostering strong customer relationships through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts who provide tailored advice on operations improvement, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. This comprehensive approach helps support independent restaurant owners in achieving their business goals and elevates the overall foodservice experience. Performance Foodservice operates within the Chicago market and is committed to excellence, offering a safe and inclusive work environment where employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions.

The Food and Food Service Delivery Driver role at Performance Foodservice is integral to the nation’s food supply chain. This position involves the delivery of food and related products using tractor trailers or straight trucks, operating on intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop schedules. The driver ensures timely, safe, and accurate delivery of products while upholding Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Serving as the company’s representative to customers, the driver builds lasting professional relationships and provides exceptional service. The role operates on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with dispatch hours between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM, offering a competitive earning potential starting at $80,000 with a daily minimum pay guarantee of $309.14.

This position offers substantial benefits from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, employer matching on 401K, education assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting both professional growth and personal well-being. Drivers perform extensive safety and equipment checks, ensure the proper loading and unloading of products, maintain accurate delivery documentation, and manage all aspects of the delivery process including verification of deliveries and collection of payments where necessary. The role requires adherence to strict safety standards with comprehensive inspections of vehicles and freight prior to and after routes, and involves significant physical activity such as hand-lifting product cases typically weighing between 10 to 90 pounds and operating equipment like lift gates and two-wheelers.

Performance Foodservice is renowned not only for its operational excellence but also for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The company ensures a supportive workplace free from discrimination on any protected basis, fostering a culture of respect and equal opportunity. For professionals passionate about logistics and delivery operations, this role offers a stable career path with opportunities for advancement within a company that values its workforce and empowers employees through comprehensive support and development.